Kentucky is the heart of Thoroughbred racing in the United States, and the Kentucky Equine Humane Center (KyEHC), located in Lexington, Ky., takes in many horses from the states' tracks.
The Center has a stall at each racetrack to...
Got mice? Besides securing the lids of grain bins and sweeping up leftover pellets, you can cut down on unwanted rodents by recruiting the services of a barn cat. A recent article in the Los Angeles Times revealed the...
Happy New Year! What adventures on horseback await you in 2009? Have you made a commitment to master a certain skill or riding discipline? Are you determined to qualify for a year-end championship show or horsemanship medal final? Will...
Start planning now to watch the 120th annual Tournament of Roses Parade, held on New Years Day. If you miss the initial live broadcast it’ll be repeated over and over again on various TV channels. Horses have always played...
Rather than walking in a winter wonderland, how about a good old fashioned sleigh ride? Many winter resort areas offer sleigh rides to visitors. Do an Internet search and you might be surprised to find a one-horse open sleigh...
Do your jeans feel a bit tighter than you expected? Are you afraid to get a rear view glimpse of yourself in your riding breeches? Maybe you’re experiencing the after effects of one too many visits through the holiday...
Give yourself a few minutes of quiet time in the tackroom or sit amongst some of your horsey treasures. Is there someone you should call today, just to say hello and pass along holiday greetings and good wishes for...
Ever wonder what your horse might say if he had one hour to talk? According to legend all animals are given the ability to talk for one hour tonight, precisely at midnight. The tale began as far back as...
Get your winter-time gear on, tack up your horse and add a couple of festive touches. Knot a couple of jingle bells to the saddle ties at the back of your western saddle, or tie a bow of tinsel...
Since 1926 the high-end department store retailer, Neiman-Marcus, has produced a holiday catalog of luxurious gifts. This year, the catalog included items such as a life-size Lego sculpture ($60,000), a limited edition motorcycle ($110,000), a tourmaline ring dating from...
